Originally Posted by NDQuilts
Almost every thread company makes a handquilting thread but I prefer YLI as well. Handquilting thread have a different construction than those for machine. Id highly recommend buying or borrowing a copy of the book That Perfect Stitch by Roxanne McElroy. She discusses the manufacture of hand quilting tools/materials and ergonomic handquilting techniques.
Love that book and follow a lot of her advice. I use YLI, Gutermann and Silk thread for handquilting.